Person Of Interest In Custody After Mohamed Aweis Mohamed Fatally Stabbed At Owatonna Park
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says a 28-year-old man is in custody as a person of interest in a fatal stabbing at an Owatonna park.
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2 Hurt When Truck Goes Over Owatonna Bridge, Highlighting Dangers Of Cruise Control In Winter
The Minnesota State Patrol says there were no serious injuries after a truck lost control and went over a bridge near Owatonna.
Stabbing At Owatonna Walmart Sends 37-Year-Old Man To Hospital, Suspect Taken Into Custody Saturday
The condition of the victim is unknown, but police wrote that the injuries are "believed to be non-life threatening."
Memorial Service Set For Fallen Owatonna Soldier Connor McGurran
A memorial service is set for Thursday for 19-year-old Owatonna native Pvt. Connor McGurran, who died last week at a South Carolina Army base.
Mohammad Abdelkader Abusbeih Charged After Investigators Seize More Than $2,000 In Untaxed Tobacco Products From His Smoke Shop
According to a release, he was also unable to produce invoices for the tobacco products that were confiscated and "did not appeal the seizure of them."
Crash Involving 20 Cars, 6 Semis Shuts Down Northbound I-35 Near Owatonna
A detour has been put into place while crews work to clear the lanes. Crews believe the stretch should be open again by noon.
'This Is Not How I Want To Start My Morning': Residents In Owatonna Deal With Overnight Snowstorm
Snow was being removed by the truck-fulls in downtown Owatonna.
Investigation Underway After Bomb Threat, Suspicious Device Evacuates Owatonna Business
An Owatonna business evacuated Tuesday morning after a bomb threat was reported and a suspicious device located.
Groundbreaking This Week For Highway 14 Upgrade
Groundbreaking takes place this week for the $108 million highway upgrade between Owatonna and Dodge Center in southern Minnesota.
Officials ID 2 Killed In Crash After Owatonna Police Chase
Louis Duane Bennett, 42, of Owatonna, and Sauda Abubakar Maani, 24, of Rochester, died after a brief, high-speed chase when their vehicle struck a post.
Police: 2 Dead After Owatonna Police Chase On I-35
Two people are dead after a police chase Thursday in Owatonna.
D-Day Veteran From Minnesota Returns To Normandy For 1st Time In 75 Years
Jake Larson, who is originally from Minnesota, now has a great life in California with nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, but D-Day was a moment that changed his life forever.
State Patrol: 71-Year-Old Man Dies After Vehicle Crashes In Straight River
Authorities say a 71-year-old man died Monday after his pickup truck went off the highway and into the Straight River in Steele County.
Donations Lower Owatonna School Bond Referendum To $116M
School leaders in southeast Minnesota hope voters will approve a $116 million bond referendum this spring to replace the district's aging high school after donations from three major businesses helped drop the cost by at least $22 million.
600+ Motorists Rescued In Southern MN After Blizzard Makes Travel Impossible
Over 600 people had to be rescued from stranded cars across southern Minnesota this weekend -- some stuck in 7-foot snow drifts.
2 Students Charged In School Police Clash In Owatonna
Two students have been charged following an altercation with police at Owatonna Senior High School this week that stemmed from racist comments made on social media.
Owatonna's Jason Williamson Selected AP Player Of The Year
Williamson, who will start his college career next season at Minnesota, helped lead the undefeated Huskies to their second consecutive Class 5A state championship last month.
Meet WCCO's Coach Of The Year, And His Secret Weapon
In conjunction with the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL, WCCO-TV's High School Sports Rally Coach of the Year is Owatonna High School's Jeff Williams. The award includes a trip to Orlando to represent the Vikings market in the Pro Bowl. Williams has been winning games for the Huskies for a long time, and he's got his eyes on back-to-back to state titles this week -- with the help of one dynamic running back.
Owatonna Man Wanted In String Of Home Invasions
A 21-year-old man who is accused of robbing several Owatonna homes in May is wanted by police after he fled a pending arrest.
Sheriff: Body Of Missing Owatonna Boy Found In Dodge Co. Pond
The body of a missing 7-year-old Owatonna boy was recovered from a pond Tuesday night in rural Dodge County.
Charges: Pastor Impersonated Police Officer, Pepper-Sprayed Teenage Shoplifters
"I think he got what he deserves," said Abraam Rodriguez, one of the teenagers at the center of the case.
WCCO Viewers' Choice For Best Bagel Shop In Minnesota
Your votes sent Amelia Santaniello to Old Town Bagels in Owatonna!
Southern Minn. To Get Wet, Heavy Blanket Of Snow Overnight
After a balmy stretch of days this month, towns all across Minnesota are preparing for a winter reality check.
For Owatonna H.S. Football Team, Playing At U.S. Bank Is A 'Dream Come True'
With the opening of the brand new U.S. Bank Stadium this fall there have been a lot of firsts. Of course, that includes the first state tournament for high school football in the new building.
Sheriff: Body Found Inside Burning Car Near Owatonna
Authorities are investigating after the body of an adult male was found inside a burning car near Owatonna Sunday night.
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Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may end in a park.
Teacher seen on video throwing hockey stick at student charged with assault
Kimberly Neubauer faces once count of third-degree assault, according to documents filed in Mille Lacs County Tuesday.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
Worthington will host Governor's Pheasant Opener in October
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Both parents of toddler found by strangers were killed in Highland Park mass shooting
Kevin and Irina McCarthy were among the seven killed as a result of the mass shooting.
How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
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Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
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Teacher seen on video throwing hockey stick at student charged with assault
Kimberly Neubauer faces once count of third-degree assault, according to documents filed in Mille Lacs County Tuesday.
Worthington will host Governor's Pheasant Opener in October
The opener will take place Oct. 14 and 15.
Next Weather: Cooler temps Wednesday, but humidity sticks around
Wednesday will be slightly cooler than the day before, but it will still be very humid in the Twin Cities.
Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Northfield police fear they may not be able to find missing 6-year-old Elle Ragin
Police say they fear the search for a missing Minnesota girl may not be successful.
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Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Motorcyclist dies after crash in western Wisconsin
A Wisconsin man died after crashing his motorcycle near River Falls Sunday morning.
Western Wisconsin deputy shoots man who allegedly pointed gun at officers
Authorities in western Wisconsin say a sheriff's deputy shot a man Saturday after he allegedly pointed a handgun at officers.
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Under new law, Minnesota's THC edibles aren't supposed to look like candy
A news conference aimed at getting answers about Minnesota's new THC edible law is instead raising more questions. There is also uncertainty about who is supposed to enforce this new law.
Judge orders Wisconsin investigator not to delete records
A judge on Tuesday ordered that former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman not delete any records his office has compiled.
Kevin Nicholson drops out of Wisconsin GOP governor race
Republican Kevin Nicholson announced Tuesday he was dropping out of the race five weeks before the Aug. 9 primary.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
Minnesota abortions fell 2% in 2021, but likely to flip
Abortions in Minnesota fell about 2% in 2021, but that decline is likely to quickly reverse in the state following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
Chef Justin Sutherland seriously injured in July 4th boating accident
Friends and family say celebrated Twin Cities chef Justin Sutherland sustained significant injuries in a boating accident over the holiday weekend.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
24-hour self-service grocery store thrives in small Minnesota town
A number of small, Minnesota towns have lost their grocery stores over the years - creating an inconvenience for residents - and a bit of a food desert. But a couple in Douglas County thinks they've found a solution.
Landscaper steps in to fill hole left behind by pool contractor accused of unfinished work
A local landscaper stepped in to help after seeing a WCCO investigation into a contractor who promised families a pool but didn't finish the work.
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Brooklyn Park shooting victim in critical condition
The city's police department gave no details about the victim, but said they arrived at a hospital in a private vehicle just after 6 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the stomach.
Police report fatal shooting near downtown Minneapolis
Minneapolis police say they're investigating a fatal shooting that happened along Nicollet Avenue and East 18th Street Tuesday evening.
After widespread impromptu fireworks begins massive cleanup efforts
Troublemakers launched fireworks into crowds, cars and buildings for several hours in downtown Minneapolis last night. At the same time, someone shot several young people in a riverfront park.
Causes of death, names announced in Lake Vadnais murder-suicide
During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office provided a timeline of events for the Vadnais Lake incident that took place over the holiday weekend.
Vandals spray Madison, Wis. church with abortion graffiti
Police believe someone spray-painted the graffiti on St. Bernard Catholic Church's front door and signs overnight.
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St. Paul pregnancy center vandalized
Birthright St. Paul was vandalized Tuesday by an abortion-rights group.
Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Twin Cities teen gains new perspective after drug overdose
The 4th of July brings in double the amount of teenage boys into the emergency room for drug or alcohol use over any other weekend in the summer.
6 monkeypox cases now confirmed in Twin Cities, MDH urges awareness
The Minnesota health department has identified a total of six cases of monkeypox in the state.
Hy-Vee withdraws potato salad varieties due to presumptive positive microbial test
The withdrawal includes all varieties and sizes of Hy-Vee Potato Salad and Mealtime Potato Salad available from grab-and-go refrigerated cases and deli service cases in Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores.
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Guthrie Theater cancels upcoming shows due to COVID-19
While live entertainment continues to get back on its feet amid what seems to be the waning end of the COVID-19 pandemic, along comes another reminder that we're not out of the woods just yet.
Could R. Kelly's sentence impact his case in Hennepin County?
Kelly faces a solicitation case in Hennepin County, Minnesota. But the case has been on the back burner while the federal cases play out.
Tom Barnard to leave KQRS after 36 years as host
KQRS, a classic rock station based in Golden Valley, announced that Tom Barnard would be retiring from the station, with his final show being scheduled for Dec. 23.
Minnesota's top pick among patriotic movies is "Apollo 13"
Other states went for films that feature explicitly hometown appeal, such as Texas choosing "The Alamo," Alabama going for "Forrest Gump," and Pennsylvania selecting "Gettysburg."
For F1RST Wrestling's Arik Cannon, bringing the event back to Mall of America is "surreal"
Arik Cannon wasn't at the Mall of America on Sept. 4, 1995, when WCW wrestlers tussled in the rotunda for the first episode of "Monday Nitro. Now, 27 years later, he's finally going to get to see wrestling at the mall. In fact, he's in charge of the whole event.
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Kirilloff hits 2 homers as Twins pound White Sox 8-2
Kirilloff hit two of Minnesota's five homers, Jorge Polanco went deep on his birthday for the second time, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 8-2 on Tuesday night.
Twins place Archer on 15-day IL with left hip tightness
The Minnesota Twins placed veteran right-hander Chris Archer on the 15-day injured list Tuesday because of left hip tightness.
Gopher football players launch Twin Cities NIL Club
At the start of the month, a collection of players of the Gophers' football team launched "Twin Cities NIL Club," a membership-based community for fans that offers "access and support" to players "like never before."
Arraez hits 3 as Twins beat White Sox 6-3 in 10 innings
Luis Arraez had three hits, including a tiebreaking RBI single in Minnesota's four-run 10th inning, and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Monday night.
Rebekkah Brunson honored with jersey retirement after Lynx dispatch league-leading Aces, 102-71
On the night of Rebekkah Brunson's jersey retirement, the Minnesota Lynx (7-15) put on a performance fitting for the occasion, commanding the Las Vegas Aces (15-6) on the glass in a 102-71 victory.
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One-of-a-kind garden highlights Ojibwe culture, sense of beauty
Sue Foss began growing her garden near Sandstone in 1989. She and her husband, Rod, planted over 500 different kinds of flowers, shrubs and trees to honor the Ojibwe people.
Minneopa State Park enjoys a bison baby boom
"They are pretty laid back and calm. They really are," said park manager Ashley Steevens. "They're managed as a wild herd, so this is their territory. This is their home."
The story behind Faribault County's Jolly Green Giant statue
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen shows us how a giant statue ended up in the city of Blue Earth.
After More Than A Century, Southern Minnesota Restaurant Still Slinging 'Dam' Good Burgers, Pies
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us to the Rapidan Dam Store in Blue Earth County.
'It's Bizarre': Southern Minnesota Ghost Town Still Attracting Summer Visitors
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us on a tour of a treasured ghost town in Fillmore County, near the Iowa border.
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How much does it cost to be a wedding guest?
According to data from The Knot, 2.6 million couples are getting married this year. That's almost 500,000 more than an average year.
How does a park become a state park?
Just under 1% of Minnesota is state or national parkland, which places Minnesota 29th compared to other states across the country.
What will come of the January 6th hearings?
"The question then becomes though, even if the ex-president indicted, is there enough to convict," said constitutional law professor David Schultz.
Why is golf so hard?
"If you think of any other sport out there, whether it's football, baseball hockey, the ball is coming at you and react to it," said PGA pro Phil Anderson. "Whereas you have to think about it and make a movement away from a golf ball.
Why Are Some People More Prone To Mosquito Bites?
"One thing that scientists have known for a long time is that mosquitoes are attracted to the odor of used gym socks," Dr. Jon Oliver said.
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Flashback: "WCW Monday Nitro" at Mall of America
In 1995, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan and a handful of other wrestling superstars squared off in a ring just outside of Camp Snoopy for the first episode of "WCW Monday Nitro."
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
New Food Options At Target Field 2022
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
2022 Celebrity Deaths
A gallery of the beloved celebrities who have died in 2022.
Viewers Share Their Love Stories
It's Valentine's Day, and Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield asked WCCO viewers to share their stories of romance. Here are some of the best we got!
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Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Wednesday, but it will stay humid.
Next Weather: 4:30 a.m. report
Wednesday will be slightly cooler, though it'll still be humid out there.
Next Weather: 10 p.m. weather report
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer explains when the humidity is expected to break.
Tips for beating extreme heat
"The elderly and the really young," said CentraCare sports medicine physician Dr. George Morris. "Those are the two populations that I would worry about most."
What is Next Weather?
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
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4 things to know from July 6, 2022
A fight leads to one teenager dead and another badly hurt, it will be a day of drying out for residents in Albert Lea, and more.
Leaders respond to July Fourth mayhem in Minneapolis
Questions still remain about how to make sure the dangerous and chaotic events we saw on the Fourth of July don't happen again.
Next Weather: 6 a.m. report
Temperatures will be slightly cooler on Wednesday, but it will stay humid.
City leaders address chaotic Fourth of July in Minneapolis
City leaders say they just didn't anticipate how busy it would be on Monday night.
Friends, family remember teen killed in fireworks accident
Police say Jack Kocur died after handling a firework that is not legal in the state.